Decision made

We have decided on a donor - Donor #1. Murray and I talked through the whole process and in the end I wanted him to feel 100% confident and as comfortable as he could be with the decision. Even though I was leaning towards the carpenter, I am still very happy with this choice and I think Murray is pleased that there will be something of him in the baby (Murray trained as a journalist so has that connection).
Originally we were concerned about the olive skin issue, but to be honest we will deal with that if it ever arises. It's not something that either of us care about for ourselves, more that I don't want our child to be bullied or picked on because he/she looks different... but the likelihood is they wont look different, and kids can get teased for any number of things....

Anyhow, the decision is made so the waiting begins! I am actually getting my wisdom teeth out on May 4 under a general anesthetic which means that I can not do an IVF cycle during that time. Am hoping my period arrives the next day so that I can still get the cycle in, but otherwise we will have to wait until the following cycle. Unfortunately my cycles are so screwy that I can't predict when my period will arrive, fingers crossed it all works out. I was tempted to cancel my teeth surgery but I just need to bite the bullet and do it before my teeth are all crooked - some of my teeth have already changed position and I don't want to look like a hag!

Am at home today with I think the start of the flu. Half way through Autumn and Winter is definitely poking it's nose through the window to let us know it's coming!